Don Novello

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

4.929

Gender

Male

Birthday

01-Jan-1943

Age

(81 years old)

Place of Birth

Ashtabula - Ohio - USA

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Don Novello

Biography

Donald "Don" Novello (born January 1, 1943) is an American writer, film director, producer, actor, singer and comedian. He is best known for his work on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1978 until 1980, and again in 1985–86, often as the character Father Guido Sarducci. He appeared as Sarducci in the video of Rodney Dangerfield's "Rappin' Rodney", and on many subsequent television shows, including Married... with Children, Blossom, It's Garry Shandling's Show, Unhappily Ever After, Square Pegs and The Colbert Report.


Credits

Life with Video Life with Video (1972) Character: Man on Television
A male TV personality makes intimate contact with a female viewer through the TV set.
Father Guido Sarducci Goes to College Father Guido Sarducci Goes to College (1985) Character: Father Guido Sarducci
Father Guido Sarducci (played by comic Don Novello), the "gossip columnist" for the Vatican City newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, relates the goings-on at the Vatican to college audiences.
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988) Character: Father Guido Sarducci
Fictional character, Heidi Abromowitz, is the butt of everyone's jokes.
Become an Artist Become an Artist (1982) Character: Guido Sarducci
Satirizes television pitches, art schools, and the self-importance of artists.
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) Character: Father Guido Sarducci
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past 15 years.
Father Guido Sarducci's Vatican Inquirer: The Pope's Tour Father Guido Sarducci's Vatican Inquirer: The Pope's Tour (1986) Character: Father Guido Sarducci
Sketch comedy.
Paul Rodriguez Live!: I Need the Couch Paul Rodriguez Live!: I Need the Couch (1987) Character: Self
Paul Rodriguez in his first HBO stand up comedy special.
Teenage Bonnie and Klepto Clyde Teenage Bonnie and Klepto Clyde (1993) Character: Sanchez
The Bonnie & Clyde story is re-told from a contemporary viewpoint. Clyde in this movie is a high school nerd working in the local burger joint. Urges to steal things are inflamed when he runs into Bonnie, the bored daughter of the local police commissioner, who is running with a street gang led by Kirk. Clyde immediately senses a kindred spirit in Bonnie. Initially she ignores him, but he rescues her from a shop-lifting charge and offers her a ride in a stolen van. Soon the two have taken guns from her father's home and go off on a bloody crime spree...
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010) Character: Father Guido Sarducci
“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Who among us has not wanted to open their window and shout that at the top of their lungs? Seriously, who? Because we’re looking for those people. We’re looking for the people who think shouting is annoying, counterproductive, and terrible for your throat; who feel that the loudest voices shouldn’t be the only ones that get heard; and who believe that the only time it’s appropriate to draw a Hitler mustache on someone is when that person is actually Hitler. Or Charlie Chaplin in certain roles.
Just One Night Just One Night (2000) Character: Italian Drifter
A man (Timothy Hutton) spends the night before his wedding searching for his lost shoe with the help of an unhappily married woman (Maria Grazia Cucinotta).
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) Character: Father Guido Sarducci
Originally produced for PBS's Great Performances Series, La Pastorela is a musical retelling of the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. We see the tale through the eyes of a modern young girl, the oldest child in a large rural Tex-Mex family. During a surrealistic dream, which brings to mind "The Wizard of Oz," the young chicana makes a fantastical journey with the shepherds and along the way; witnesses the triumph of God's Angels over Satan's diablo's. Full of drama, comedy, fantasy and wonderful music; this is a rare film the whole family can enjoy together.
Pinocchio Pinocchio (1984) Character: Narrator (voice)
A lonely wood-carver named Geppetto wishes for a son one night before going to bed. The Blue Fairy comes while he sleeps and partially grants the wish by turning his latest puppet, Pinocchio, into a living marionette. Pinocchio can himself fulfill Geppetto's wish of a real human son if he can prove himself to be a good soul. However, the road to becoming a real boy seems to never end, since his innocence continuously causes a problem, especially when the Evil Gypsy and his two goons want to exploit him. Not to mention, every time that he misbehaves or lies, his nose grows...
Gilda Live Gilda Live (1980) Character: Father Guido Sarducci
Gilda Radner is recorded during a live comedy concert. Radner's classic characters are seen in sketches that are sometimes more risque than when they appeared on television. During her breaks, the character Father Guido Sarducci takes the stage.
Rent Control Rent Control (2003) Character: Rico
Aspiring actors in New York try to keep the death of one's aunt a secret so they can stay in her cheap apartment.
New York Stories New York Stories (1989) Character: Hector
Get ready for a wildly diverse, star-studded trilogy about life in the big city. One of the most-talked about films in years, New York Stories features the creative collaboration of three of America's most popular directors, Martin Scorsese, Francis Coppola, and Woody Allen.
Casper Casper (1995) Character: Father Guido Sarducci
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Factory Girl Factory Girl (2006) Character: Mort Silvers
In the mid-1960s, wealthy debutant Edie Sedgwick meets artist Andy Warhol. She joins Warhol's famous Factory and becomes his muse. Although she seems to have it all, Edie cannot have the love she craves from Andy, and she has an affair with a charismatic musician, who pushes her to seek independence from the artist and the milieu.
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000) Character: Fruit Vendor Twins
Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha somehow manage to crossover into reality and team up with Fearless Leader, an evil criminal turned media mogul with some evil plans up his sleeve. Rocky and Bullwinkle must stop the three of them before they wreak havoc.
Ho Ho Nooooooo!!! It's Mr. Bill's Christmas Special! Ho Ho Nooooooo!!! It's Mr. Bill's Christmas Special! (1996) Character: Father Sarducci
For longtime fans of Saturday Night Live, nothing says "Christmas" like clay, and the hapless hero of Walter Williams's sadistic skits brings it all back in this half-hour 1996 special. Those who can't stand watching the torture of static, crudely sculpted Play-Doh people might not see the humor as Mr. Bill's whole family is subjected to a wide array of holiday abuse--from the festive blendering of the egg dog to the explosive arrival of the sinister Santa Sluggo. Things are livened up by spiritual guest Father Guido Sarducci and his quest to find a real Christmas in sunny L.A., home of many former SNL actors and writers. Mr. Bill also takes a technological leap forward as a reluctant Scrooge in a computer-animated version of Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Humorous ads for some very simple toys also add to the fun and festivity.
Belushi Belushi (2020) Character: Self (archive footage)
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
The Spirit of '76 The Spirit of '76 (1990) Character: Translator
Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound.
Tucker: The Man and His Dream Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988) Character: Stan
Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) Character: Vincenzo 'Vinny' Santorini (voice)
The world's most highly qualified crew of archaeologists and explorers is led by historian Milo Thatch as they board the incredible 1,000-foot submarine Ulysses and head deep into the mysteries of the sea. The underwater expedition takes an unexpected turn when the team's mission must switch from exploring Atlantis to protecting it.
One Night Stand One Night Stand (1995) Character: Warren Miller
Michelle Sanderson (Ally Sheedy) is a woman who seems to have everything -- great looks, a promising career, a large circle of friends. But the one thing she yearns for most is a romantic relationship, which somehow eludes her. One night, Michelle meets a stunning young man and the game of seduction begins. But is this stranger really the man of her dreams or is he something more dangerous? A steamy one-night stand sets the stage for a suspenseful exploration of a woman's need for the right lover and the consequences she faces when choosing a person she just met.
Palo Alto Palo Alto (2014) Character: Mr. Wilson
A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with substance abuse and casual sex.
Twixt Twixt (2011) Character: Melvin
A struggling horror writer visiting a small town on a book tour gets caught up in a murder mystery involving a young girl. That night in a dream, he is approached by a mysterious young ghost named V.
Just the Ticket Just the Ticket (1998) Character: Tony
Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.
Atlantis: Milo's Return Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003) Character: Vinny (voice)
Milo and Kida reunite with their friends to investigate strange occurances around the world that seem to have links to the secrets of Atlantis.
Jack Jack (1996) Character: Bartender
Jack Powell suffers from an affliction that makes him grow four times faster than normal, so the 10 year old boy looks like a 40 year old man. After years of being tutored at home, Jack convinces his overprotective parents to send him to public school. The children don't know what to make of Jack, but with the help of his fifth-grade teacher, he makes an effort to win them over.
Head Office Head Office (1985) Character: Sal
In this comic take on big-business wheelings and dealings, an ambitious senator's son moves up the corporate ladder through undeserved promotions. But against his better judgment, he falls for a woman (the chairman's daughter, no less) who's leading a protest against the company's shady business practices.
Touch Touch (1997) Character: Father Navaroli
At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he's prone to those who want to exploit him.
The Godfather Part III The Godfather Part III (1990) Character: Dominic Abbandando
In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.



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